1. perverse

marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict

Example Sentences:
'took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans'

2. contrary, obstinate, perverse, wayward

resistant to guidance or discipline

Example Sentences:
'Mary Mary quite contrary'
'an obstinate child with a violent temper'
'a perverse mood'
'wayward behavior'

Synonyms

• contrary
• obstinate
• wayward

3. depraved, perverse, perverted, reprobate

deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good

Example Sentences:
'depraved criminals'
'a perverted sense of loyalty'
'the reprobate conduct of a gambling aristocrat'

Synonyms

• depraved
• perverted
• reprobate